I've gleaned that many members either haven't experienced these problems or don't want to hear about them...If this is better discussed on a Health forum, let me know.
I have been living with a lot of uncertainty since quitting drinking nearly 90 days ago. I thought at the beginning that health problems would resolve reasonably soon enough. However, here I am still not sure what is ransacked in my body.
Several trips to my PCP, a GI Specialist and even a Neurologist have revealed:
My Biliribium (sp?) is slightly elevated, yet within what is considered normal range.
An Ultrasound revealed no abnormalities.
The Neuro Doc didn't seem to think anything was wrong upon a Physical exam.
However...
I have lost 20 pds. in the time since I quit drinking. Seemed normal at first and okay. Now, it doesn't seem to want to stop.
I am in a constant state of dehydration. I have no clue why. Blood tests did not indicate Diabetes even though my blood sugar was boarderline for a long while. I have even developed gingivitis from it, which I cannot get rid of because my body is parched ( Yes, I drink plenty of fluids ).
I have skin problems since quitting. These include splotchy areas on my face and some angiomas on my torso. The skin on my hands looks somewhat shriveled if you look closely. Again, I do not know if this is liver related or due to dehydration.
Energy level has not returned to normal. It is [I]somewhat[I] better, but nowhere near what it was a year ago when I was drinking.
Occasionally, I become short of breath or feel like my lungs are weakened. Not fun.
Occasional dizziness occurs and sometimes I have balance/gait problems ( at least this has improved considerably in the last months ).
Blurred vision...this could be from staring at the monitor too much, but it first started occurring when I was still deeply embedded in drinking.
Well, for the brave souls that read through that, I thank you. For those it scared or motivated to not drink, I guess maybe I helped someone. Now, can anyone relate? Is anyone knowledgeable about this stuff? I really need a thread on this.
I have been living with a lot of uncertainty since quitting drinking nearly 90 days ago. I thought at the beginning that health problems would resolve reasonably soon enough. However, here I am still not sure what is ransacked in my body.
Several trips to my PCP, a GI Specialist and even a Neurologist have revealed:
My Biliribium (sp?) is slightly elevated, yet within what is considered normal range.
An Ultrasound revealed no abnormalities.
The Neuro Doc didn't seem to think anything was wrong upon a Physical exam.
However...
I have lost 20 pds. in the time since I quit drinking. Seemed normal at first and okay. Now, it doesn't seem to want to stop.
I am in a constant state of dehydration. I have no clue why. Blood tests did not indicate Diabetes even though my blood sugar was boarderline for a long while. I have even developed gingivitis from it, which I cannot get rid of because my body is parched ( Yes, I drink plenty of fluids ).
I have skin problems since quitting. These include splotchy areas on my face and some angiomas on my torso. The skin on my hands looks somewhat shriveled if you look closely. Again, I do not know if this is liver related or due to dehydration.
Energy level has not returned to normal. It is [I]somewhat[I] better, but nowhere near what it was a year ago when I was drinking.
Occasionally, I become short of breath or feel like my lungs are weakened. Not fun.
Occasional dizziness occurs and sometimes I have balance/gait problems ( at least this has improved considerably in the last months ).
Blurred vision...this could be from staring at the monitor too much, but it first started occurring when I was still deeply embedded in drinking.
Well, for the brave souls that read through that, I thank you. For those it scared or motivated to not drink, I guess maybe I helped someone. Now, can anyone relate? Is anyone knowledgeable about this stuff? I really need a thread on this.
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